Doug Shackelford is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Strategic Ministries, Inc. For the past sixteen years, Doug has had experience in many various aspects of the ministry. From volunteer layman to associate pastor, he fulfilled every position with excellence. Because of his devotion and multifaceted experience, God has steadily and faithfully promoted Doug in the ministry.
In 1991, during a Sunday night service at Eastland Church of God in Orlando, Florida, Doug first answered the call of God on his life. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Mitch Corder, he and his wife, Sheila, immediately began serving as Children's Ministers. Doug and Sheila faithfully served at Eastland Church of God until 1994.
God then transitioned Doug and Sheila to Faith World Center, also in Orlando. Doug would minister for seven years as Youth Pastor at Faith World Center under Senior Pastor Clint Brown.
In September of 2001, Doug obediently stepped out of the youth ministry and accepted a position from Dr. Mark Chironna as Executive Administrator and Associate Pastor of The Master's Touch International Church. After three and a half years with Dr. Mark Chironna, he transitioned into his next season.
In August of 2005, Doug founded Strategic Ministries, Inc. Strategic Ministries, Inc. functions as Consulting Company to churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations. Doug consults and advises churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations on administrative organization. Doug desires to develop and equip Pastors, Ministers, and Non-profit business owners with practical structure to
succeed in all they pursue.
Doug and his beautiful bride, Sheila, have been married for 21 years. Together, they have three great boys, Luke,Trent, and Grant.
Doug lives with his family
on the west coast of Florida.
